German · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Make yourself at home" in German: fühl dich wie zu Hause
fühl dich wie zu Hause
Note: formal: fühlen Sie sich wie zu Hause
Make yourself at home in German is fühl dich wie zu Hause. Formal note only: fühlen Sie sich wie zu Hause. Hosts often add Tee ist in der Küche.
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How to pronounce fühl dich wie zu Hause
Say it
fuel dikh vee tsoo HOW-zuh
/fyːl dɪç viː tsuː ˈhaʊzə/
fuel dikh vee tsoo HOW-zuh. Fühl long ü; Hause like "how-zuh".
"Make yourself at home" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| fühl dich wie zu Hause | make yourself at home Core du phrase. | Core du phrase. |
| fühlen Sie sich wie zu Hause | make yourself at home (formal) Note only. | Note only. |
| Mach es dir gemütlich | make yourself cozy Warm alternative. | Warm alternative. |
| Du kannst alles benutzen | you can use anything Practical host line. | Practical host line. |
How to use fühl dich wie zu Hause in real life
- 1Guest arrives
Komm rein — fühl dich wie zu Hause.
Come in — make yourself at home.
Full phrase.
- 2Coat closet
Häng die Jacke einfach dort — fühl dich wie zu Hause.
Just hang the jacket there — make yourself at home.
Practical welcome.
- 3Weekend stay
Die Handtücher liegen bereit. Fühl dich wie zu Hause.
The towels are ready. Make yourself at home.
Overnight guest.
Mistakes English speakers make with fühl dich wie zu Hause
Incorrect: Mach dich zu Hause.
Correct: Fühl dich wie zu Hause.
The set phrase uses fühl dich wie zu Hause.
Incorrect: Fühl dich wie zu Haus. (missing -e)
Correct: Fühl dich wie zu Hause.
Keep Hause with the -e in this idiom.
Good to know
German hosts can seem practical rather than gushy. Fühl dich wie zu Hause plus clear tips (Wi-Fi, towels, snacks) feels more welcoming than the line alone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend stays over before a morning train
ChatPal
Danke, dass ich bleiben darf.
Thanks for letting me stay.
You
Klar — fühl dich wie zu Hause.
Of course — make yourself at home.
ChatPal
Darf ich duschen?
May I shower?
You
Natürlich. Fühl dich wie zu Hause, wirklich.
Of course. Make yourself at home, really.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Make yourself at home" in German
How do you say make yourself at home?
Fühl dich wie zu Hause.
Formal version?
Fühlen Sie sich wie zu Hause — note only here.
Cozy alternative?
Mach es dir gemütlich.
Zu Haus or zu Hause?
Zu Hause in this phrase.
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